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Every construction project has challenges. One key to success is to control what you can. For engineers, choosing precast concrete is a smart way to ensure a precision product. It moves the construction of concrete components from an unpredictable job site into a controlled facility. This is the main idea behind standards from the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). Continue reading Build Smarter and Reduce Project Risk with NPCA-Certified Precast Concrete

June 20, 2025

We’re proud to share that Mickey Arnold, Permatile’s Quality Control Manager and Safety Director, was recently featured in the National Precast Concrete Association’s (NPCA) Precast Today magazine.

In the article, Mickey shares his inspiring 30+ year journey with Permatile Concrete Products, which began as a summer job during high school and evolved into a fulfilling career in quality control and safety. His story highlights the power of hard work, lifelong learning, and the impact of mentorship.

Continue reading Permatile’s Mickey Arnold Featured in NPCA Spotlight

Dr. Yvan Beliveau – Professor of Building Construction, College of Architecture & Urban Studies at the Myers Lawson School of construction at Virginia Tech brings his building construction class of students to tour Permatile Concrete each Fall to see how precast concrete products are manufactured and learn a little about different products and their importance in today’s infrastructure industry.  Late last year,  Permatile again hosted Yvan and almost 20 of his students for a tour of Permatile’s Bristol facility and lunch.